Dr. Miriam A. Shelef M.D., PH.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
451 Junction Rd Uw West Clinic Rheum Madison WI, 53717About
Dr. Miriam Shelef is a rheumatologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Shelef specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Shelef treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Neutrophil migration: moving from zebrafish models to human autoimmunity.
- Reply: To PMID 24497204.
- Tumor necrosis factor alpha, citrullination, and peptidylarginine deiminase 4 in lung and joint inflammation.
- Peptidylarginine deiminase 2 is required for tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced citrullination and arthritis, but not neutrophil extracellular trap formation.
- Citrullination of NF-κB p65 promotes its nuclear localization and TLR-induced expression of IL-1β and TNFα.
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Pain
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